Its important to know what file formats your device can download and read.  The majority of newer mobile devices (like Kindle, iPad and Nook) are set up to allow reading of PDF files as well as special e-book formats like ePub.   For more information about using your specific device with the C.O.D. Library collection, see "E-book readers and other devices" below.  

PDF Files (.pdf)

The most common e-book format in the Library is .pdf.  If your computer, e-reader or portable device can read .pdf files, then you can download chapters, sections and pages of most the Library's e-book collection.  

ePub Format (.epub)

ePub is an industry standard e-book format.  In many cases, you'll need to download a small application called "Adobe Digital Editions" (or the Bluefire Reader for Apple devices) to use Library e-books in the ePub format.  This software allows you to download ePub books in their entirety and read them offline, manages your check-outs of e-books from the Library and protects the book from being copied illegally.  See below for more information about using ePubs on your portable device. 

Kindle Format (.azw)

Amazon's Kindle format is proprietary.  On your Kindle device, you can download and read .azw materials from Amazon.com and your local public library. The Library does not collect books in the Kindle format.  However, you can download and read PDF files on your Kindle 2nd generation device and the Kindle Fire.  See below for more information about Kindle.